RealWorld Icon Editor - what's new in latest version

RealWorld Icon Editor 2010.1

Released on July 12th 2010.

The notable new feature of this version are layers. Layers (with effects) can be used when editing individual pictures or entire icons. The image to icon convertor user interface was simplified and displays live preview of the generated icon.

The built-in 3D editor is capable of automatically multiplying objects and it is now much easier to create things composed of multiple similar parts - like pyramids, grass, or shells.

The new version is also available as fully portable, no-installation zip package and works on Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (there are minor limitations in look and feel on Windows 2000). Native 64-bit edition is available.

New features

Layers - layers (with any effects applied) can be used when working with images and icons.

Better image to icon conversion - the convertor has a new user interface, with less controls and live preview. Algorithm tweaks result in crisper images.

RealWorld Icon Editor 2008.1

This version introduces support for icon libraries (.icl files) and a completely redesigned raster image editor with arbitrary selections, sub-pixel precision for shape coordinates, tablet pressure support, mouse gestures, and modern look and feel. Another notable feature is the ability to store created files in database and attach tags to these files. Application help is now web based.

Support for older Windows systems was dropped. The new version is fully supported on Windows XP and Vista and works with minor limitations on Windows 2000. Native 64-bit edition is available.

New features

Raster editor related:

Image masks (selections) - create and modify selection using tools. Selection is used by image filters, either native or Adobe Photoshop-compatible filters.

RealWorld Icon Editor 2006.2

This version features improvements on all fronts. The application user interface is both simpler and more streamlined, there are new image filters, drawing tools, Mac OS icon support, batch operations, the ability to parameterize 3D models and more.

The free upgrade period for professional and corporate licenses was extended to 2 years (applied retroactively). Owners of personal licenses can upgrade to latest version for 6 USD. Price of new personal licenses was increased to 29 USD.

RealWorld Icon Editor allows designing icons for Windows Vista and is fully compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista. Learn more about the high DPI modes supported in Vista.

RealWorld Icon Editor 2006.1

This version features major improvements in image editing, image to icon conversion, and general user interface. Application behaves as a standard image editor without distinct view and edit modes and it has more built-in image filters and operators. Image to icon conversion was improved both internally and externally and is better accessible thanks to a simple wizard and a batch image to icon convertor. Application menu and toolbars are now fully configurable and fine-tuned to each scenario.

New version of RealWorld Icon Editor helps designing Windows Vista icons faster. Raster editor allows quick creation of a projected shadow and reflectivity can be specified for material in 3D models allowing realistic reflections of other objects in 3D scene.

New features

Light reflection, refraction - supported in raytracing renderer for better glass or water effects as well as general reflections.

Textures in 3D-text - textures (including bump-maps) can be used with 3D-text U3D module.

Image and icon mixing with drag and drop - if and image file is dragged from Windows Explorer to raster image editor, it is pasted as new selection into current image. Similar rule applies for icon files and list of icon images window.

RealWorld Icon Editor 2005.2

In this version, we focused on making application functionality better accessible. It is now easier to start working with the software and use its numerous features.

For this version, three license types are available: home, professional and corporate. Newly introduced is the home license with significantly lower price and full functionality. This license is for individuals, who intend to use the software for non-commercial purposes only.

New is also native support of Windows XP 64bit edition running on AMD Athlon A64, Intel Pentium 4 6xx and compatible processors.

New features

Linear filtering - raster image tool for moving and resizing of rectangular areas may now use linear filtering for higher quality results. This feature is available also as an ordinary document operation, that resizes/resamples whole image.

Simplified camera handling in rendered images - camera is synchronized with scene browser view. Camera position can be transferred from 3D editor view by clicking on a toolbar button. Added a button for Y axis inversion.